CAR CARE TIPS 101:
HOW TO WASH YOUR CAR,
SIMPLIFIED.
The following post
elucidates one of the simplest ways of washing your car on a Saturday afternoon
or any other day that you’d wish to. Many people take their cars to the nice ‘car
wash’ places in their areas, this post is still for you as it enlightens you on
the areas that you would check/inspect whether your car is being cleaned
professionally.
Firstly let us focus on
the areas that are often overlooked when washing your car; accumulation of dirt
in these areas may destroy your car and lead to proliferation of rust that
eventually damages your car.
They include:
- · Around the headlights
- · Behind the bumper
- · Inside door edges
- · Door hinges
- · Wheel arches
- · Lowers sills and behind the side skirts.
- · Rim crevices
- · Side mirrors
- · Window surrounds
These
areas should be accorded sufficient attention to ensure that they clean for the
overall health of your car.
Washing
Your Car Exterior (recommended way)
10
simple steps to clean your car exterior.
1. Do
not wipe dry, the dirt scrubs your paint leaving nasty scratches on it Use plenty
of clean water (tip).
2. Wash
your car in shade, too much heat dries the soapy water too quick leaving horrible
smudges that are bad for the paint job (tip).
3. Shut
the doors and ensure the windows are closed completely.
4. A
garden hose is the best tool for pouring water onto your car, but in the event
of unavailability, a bucket will be good too.
5. pour a lot of water on the car including the undercarriage.
6. Using
the water with shampoo, clean your car starting with the roof and bonnet. Starting
with the upper sections of the vehicle is recommended to avoid dirt on the already
cleaned parts. Shampoo or detergent is suitable since it removes a wide array
of dirt ranging from oil smudges and dust.
7. Clean
the windows with a clean sponge/cloth and ensure to lift the wipers off the
windscreen.
8. Using
a stiff brush, clean behind the plastic bumpers moldings and wheels. A cloth should
be used to clean the rims. Ensure to clean the rim crevices properly.
9. Rinse
the vehicle with a generous supply of water to ensure all the dislodged dirt is
completely washed away. Lots of water is needed, that’s why many car wash
stations in Kenya are located proximal to water streams.
10. Check
for stubborn stains that may have resisted the shampoo and finally wipe dry
using a dry cotton cloth.
Interior
5 quick steps.
- Remove the mats carefully so that the dirt on them does not fall on the car floor.
- Once outside, clean the rubber mats with a stiff brush and plenty of shampoo. Rinse them and place them on a clean surface in the shade for them to dry. Placing them in sunlight discolors them and makes them prone to wear and tear.
- Wipe the seat with a damp cloth; any stubborn stains should be removed with a little quantity of shampoo.
- Clean the dashboard carefully to remove any dust and ‘finger oil’ smudges.
- Wipe the windows with a damp cloth (from the inside). Leave the doors open for air circulation and drying.
